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Registered Nurse - Stepdown/PCU
Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa
Start Date: 08-03-2026
End Date: 11-02-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Nights, 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts), cyclic scheduling, every other weekend, 1 major and 1 minor holiday
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $64 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care to stepdown/PCU patients with conditions like heart failure, atrial fibrillation, respiratory distress, and stroke
- Titrate critical drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitro
- Interpret telemetry strips and monitor cardiac rhythms
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced 22-bed unit
- Assume charge nurse duties as needed, including a full patient assignment
- Participate in admission, discharge, and patient education
Qualifications
- Active RN license in Iowa (or compact state)
- At least 2 years of recent stepdown/PCU experience
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Comfortable with EPIC charting system
- Driver's license required for radius verification
- No artificial nails allowed in patient care areas
Knowledge & Skills
- Expertise in titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
- Strong telemetry interpretation skills
- Ability to manage high-acuity patients with heart failure, arrhythmias, and respiratory issues
- Proficiency with CPAP and other respiratory equipment
- Excellent teamwork and communication in a high-volume unit
Benefits
- Generous weekly pay package including housing stipend and meals/incidentals
- Travel reimbursement to help you get here and back
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- 401K retirement savings plan with company match
- Licensure reimbursement and assistance
- Bonuses and referral rewards for bringing friends along
Travel Perks: Explore Council Bluffs, Iowa
Explore Council Bluffs and the greater Omaha area! Enjoy the Missouri Riverfront, visit the Omaha Zoo and Aquarium, catch a show at the Holland Performing Arts Center, or try your luck at one of the local casinos. Outdoor enthusiasts will love Hitchcock Nature Center and the nearby Loess Hills for hiking and scenic views.
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Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Stepdown/PCU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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